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Louisiana Tax Relief Granted by IRS After Seawater Intrusion

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By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinter Consumer News Service (TNS) The IRS has granted Louisiana tax relief to areas of the state impacted by seawater intrusion. Affected taxpayers now have extended tax deadlines of Feb. 15, 2024, to file certain tax returns and make tax payments. 20, 2023, to Feb.

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IRS Promotes E-Filing of Payroll Tax Forms

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The Internal Revenue Service is reminding employers that the best way to file their next quarterly payroll tax return by the Oct. E-filing is the most secure, accurate method to file returns, and saves time. The second option for employers is to hire a tax professional to prepare and file their employment tax returns.

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IRS Gives California a Last-Minute Tax Deadline Reprieve

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Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Many Californians thought their taxes were due today (Oct. 16), but the IRS has further postponed tax deadlines for people in 58 counties impacted by natural disasters last winter. 16, 2023, to file their 2022 federal income tax returns and pay any tax due.

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Last Week in Payroll: Minimum Wage

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Although it is possible to automate payroll systems to account for these minimum wage increases, it is a good idea for payroll professionals to be aware of these changes to avoid the possibility of underpaying employees. Now let’s go over some federal and state payroll stories from the past week. This includes withholding taxes.

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Last Week in Payroll: Keeping Up with Taxes

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Shortly thereafter, colonists raised the issue of taxation without representation in protest and within a year’s time the British government repealed the Stamp Act tax. So, why the brief history lesson on American Colony taxes? To illustrate the point that there are a lot of taxes to keep up with, even back in Colonial times.

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Last Week in Payroll: Localization of Work

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The IRS has posted a June 2021 draft version of the Form 941 , Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, instructions that take into account the amended and expanded coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic tax credits and the new COBRA premium assistance credit from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Federal News.

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Milestones for S Corporation Election

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For example, it makes sense to suggest electing S Corp status to your clients when their self-employment tax burden exceeds the tax burden if the corporation converted to an S Corp. For businesses structured as corporations, being an S Corp can help them avoid paying taxes at the corporate and shareholder levels.